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Needing advice onhow to leave a job

I've been offered a job by another employer, and I'm looking to hand in my two weeks notice to my current employer some time next week.

To put it as professionally as possible, she doesn't take bad news well, which is one of the many reasons why I'm leaving. I'm choosing to hand in a two weeks notice instead of just walking out is so that my other co-workers won't have to cover my shifts while they look for someone new (I work the most out of everyone there).

How do I break it to my boss that I'm leaving? And what do I say if she asks where I'm going? I'd rather not let her know because of her history of her not taking it well. I wouldn't be surprised if she tried to call my new employer. Thank you!

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  1. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

    Your boss not taking bad news well is a her problem. I recommend you not make it a you problem.

    You are under no obligation to say anything more than you're comfortable with. You don't need to provide an explanation, an excuse or a reason. You don't need to tell anyone you don't want to what kind of new position you're taking nor what company you're going to.

    As a matter of fact, if your boss is the vindictive type, I wouldn't tell anyone at your current company where you're going. That kind of info has a way of getting out.

    If you're typing up a resignation letter, the simpler the better:

    Dear X:

    Please accept this as my written notice of resignation. My last day will be June 28, 2024. Thank you for the opportunity.

    Signed,

    Happy Anonymous

    If anyone asks where you're going, you can just say "I'd prefer not to say".

    CONGRATULATIONS on your new position!

  2. yvette finley PHR

    take care of yourself and let them take care of their business. Do well in your next role

  3. Anonymous

    Since she won't handle the news well, make it on your way out the door on Friday and make it short and to the point. Let her have the weekend to deal with the news and compose herself.

    I want to let you know I have enjoyed my time here at xyz and have learned a great deal but it's time I move forward in my career. My last day will be June xx, 2024. Thank you, xxxx

  4. Anonymous

    First, breathe. I have been there, and generally, it is nothing like what you imagine it might be. Make it short, sweet, and professional, providing only your last day.

    Dos and don'ts:

    Do state that you are leaving for an opportunity better aligned with your career goals.

    Do thank her and the company for providing valuable experience in your field.

    Don't say anything about money.

    Don't say anything about the shortcomings of her or the company.

  5. Anonymous

    Let her know that you were recruited away by someone who offered you new interesting work. Tell her because of the sensitivity of joining the new company who has not announced your joining at all you prefer to keep the where private until you have been there for a week or 2. End of story.

  6. Maggie Soldano

    Hi {Boss}. I have some news. I've been offered a position at another employer and I accepted. My last day here will be {date}. I deeply appreciate my time here at {x company} and wish you well in the future.

    If she asks where you're going? I'm happy to share that with you once I'm settled into my new job. I'll announce the change on LinkedIn. I hope we can connect and stay in touch on that platform. Thanks for your time!

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